Head Keeper – Manor Wildlife Park
Manor Wildlife Park is
looking to recruit an experienced Head animal keeper. The successful applicant
will be expected to lead a small team of staff and oversee the day to day
management of a growing animal collection, ensuring the highest standards of
animal care and welfare at all times.
With some new and exciting
developments planned over the next few years the Head keeper will be expected
to be involved in all aspects of these projects including enclosure design,
collection planning, health and safety, working protocols and day to day
operations. This is a supervisory role and there will be some office time and
administrative work required.
The
successful candidate will be expected to:
Ensure the highest
standards of animal husbandry and welfare at all times including implementing
training and enrichment programmes, monitoring health, researching nutritional
needs and excellent enclosure presentation.
Liaise
with the veterinary team as and when needed and administer medication when
appropriate in the absence of an on-site vet.
Assist in
the management and implementation of all aspects of Health and Safety including
working protocols, risk assessments and manual handling.
Assist in
providing Firearms cover as and when needed; full training will be provided if
required.
Ensure
the highest of standards of visitor experience through exceptional customer
services and care.
About you:
The
successful candidate will need to have worked in a Zoo environment for at least
5 years, have a Diploma in the Management of Zoo animals and Aquaria (DMZAA) or
an equivalent qualification and have previous experience supervising staff.
Experience
working with large carnivores, ungulates and primates desirable.
A full UK
driving license is essential and candidates should also be in the possession of
a Firearms license or at least in a position to apply for one.
The
successful applicant will be computer literate with an excellent understanding
of the Microsoft Office package and working knowledge of ZIMS would be
desirable.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to hr@manorwildlifepark.co.uk
For more information about the park, please visit:
www.manorwildlifepark.co.uk
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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